Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier (1176-LN / 1176 LN)

The Stones, Zeppelin, Michael Jackson you've heard it on countless classic recordings. It's the legendary 1176LN. In 1967, Bill Putnam released the solid-state redesign of his venerable 176 tube compressor, ushering in the modern era of dynamics processing. The Universal Audio 1176LN Limiting Amplifier was an instant classic. It featured ultra-fast attack and release times and a broad palette of sonic malleability ranging from inconspicuous compression to flamboyant distortion. Its Class A output stage, which incorporated a custom overwound transformer, always delivered sweetly musical results that quickly earned the 1176 a home in pro studios worldwide. Today, the Universal Audio 1176LN is crafted to original specifications in Scotts Valley, California, handwired point to point, with every component carefully selected for authenticity. It's a toneful beast that works wonders on every signal you pass through it. Basses sound gargantuan. It imparts a definitive thwack to lackluster snare drums. It has no equal for grabbing a vocal and pushing it to the front of your mix. Your studio simply isn't complete without it.

FEATURES

• Enhance your music with the legendary FET compressor/limiter
• Custom Class A output transformers
• Record your tracks through legendary vintage-spec solid-state circuitry
• Ultra-fast attack time as low as 20 microseconds
• Ideal for shaping dynamics on guitars, bass, drums, vocals, and more
• Impart vibe, color, and character to signals without using compression
• Faithful to the original in design, manufacturing, and performance
• Handcrafted in UA's Scotts Valley, California, labs

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type : FET
• Number of Channels : 1
• Controls : Input, Output, Attack, Release, Ratio (Buttons)
• Ratio : 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
• Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz
• Inputs : 1 x XLR
• Outputs : 1 x XLR
• Rack Spaces : 2U
• Height : 3.5"
• Depth : 12.25"
• Width : 19"
• Weight : 11 lbs.